turtlespeed 226 #351 June 27, 2006 I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #352 June 27, 2006 QuoteWhats everyones prediction Wouldn't the perfect final be Germany and England..lolpulling out my British passport ... Yes it would be great, let's defeat the french.. once more...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #353 June 27, 2006 get out of my thread clinthttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #354 June 27, 2006 Quoteget out of my thread clint Fine! But I'll be back.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #355 June 27, 2006 QuoteQuoteWhats everyones prediction Wouldn't the perfect final be Germany and England..lolpulling out my British passport ... Yes it would be great, let's defeat the french.. once more... Much like at Euro 2004! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #356 June 27, 2006 no getting rid of you may as well call you herpeshttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misaltas 0 #357 June 27, 2006 "Vennegoor of Hesselink" Gotta think the weight of all of those letters across the back of his shoulders probably slows him down a step or two, no? Anyone else think it sounds like some character from Lord of the Rings? Too bad Netherlands couldn't put a goal together. Would've liked to see them move on and play England.Ohne Liebe sind wir nichts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #358 June 27, 2006 It's called sarcasm. In any case, how much experience with the sport do you have? I watched the incident from a bunch of angles, and to me it was readily apparent that the Australian defender was on the ground to block the shot and the Italian tripped over him instead of changing course, which he easily could have done. Could he have done it and retained the ball? Perhaps not. But he didn't have to take a dive.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #359 June 27, 2006 QuoteIt's called sarcasm. Well, that was some rather protracted and redundant sarcasm, the kind that one would easily mistake for angry and childish whining. But I'm glad to see you're above such behaviour after all. QuoteIn any case, how much experience with the sport do you have? The sport has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My father had me on teams in suburban Philadelphia since I was five, and I quit playing it three years ago in favor of distance running since I nearly snapped my knee in some pick-up games in Central Park. I'd be curious to know your experience with the sport as well. QuoteI watched the incident from a bunch of angles, and to me it was readily apparent that the Australian defender was on the ground to block the shot and the Italian tripped over him instead of changing course, which he easily could have done. Could he have done it and retained the ball? Perhaps not. But he didn't have to take a dive. That was a terrific effort by Grosso. He juked one guy to get in the box. Neill went where he thought Grosso would put the ball, Grosso outclassed him and put it in the opposite spot. By the time Neill was on his ass, he was obstructing Grosso's path to the ball. Nonetheless, Grosso made an effort at that ball. If you look at Neill's elbow when Grosso moved forward, he positioned it (intentionally or unintentionally) in a way that hindered Grosso's left leg from moving forward. Furthermore, if he were to go around Neill, it would have taken him longer since there was an Aussie defender nearby. The quickest route was above Neill. Grosso fell, he did not dive. There is a difference. From my experience playing the game, I know the subtleties, and there is a lot more to the game than sitting on a chair, saying it's easy to jump over a defender blocking a ball, and calling people who fall to the ground a bunch of nancies. And not a word about Materazzi's unjust red card. You'll take THAT advantage no problem (and an offsides goal vs. Croatia, but that's another story), but you'll scream and cry because your lads couldn't get it done. The Aussies let Grosso into their box in the final seconds, and then they fudge the tackle (and Neill did NOT have to tackle to defend that ball). Justice is served on Hiddink for Korea four years ago. And he has the nerve to gripe about this penalty. No robbery equals that of Italia vs. Korea 2002. And what better player to serve that justice than Totti, the man who got the unjust red in that match. If it makes you feel any better, have a look at Italian soccer training camp...I sure got a kick out of it Cheers edited for lame late-night spelling Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #360 June 27, 2006 QuoteWow.... Penalty... By far the worse ref call of the entire tournament... Another reason to hate the Italians..... It wasn't the right call, but I don't think it's fair to blame the ref. When I saw it in real-time I thought it was a penalty too... the defender (was it Lucas Neil?) committed the cardinal sin of getting off his feet in the penalty area. Any striker worth his salt in the modern game is going to dive when you do that, and to be fair it was a pretty decent dive. All in all, I thought the Italians were more dangerous with the posession they had, and probably deserved to progress. And yeah, the red card was deserved - he went in with both sets of studs showing. That's an automatic red. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #361 June 27, 2006 QuoteJustice is served on Hiddink for Korea four years ago. And he has the nerve to gripe about this penalty. No robbery equals that of Italia vs. Korea 2002. The Italians robbed themselves in that game. There's no-one else to blame - if they'd played even half-decently they'd have progressed. Stop whining & get over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #362 June 27, 2006 QuoteQuoteJustice is served on Hiddink for Korea four years ago. And he has the nerve to gripe about this penalty. No robbery equals that of Italia vs. Korea 2002. The Italians robbed themselves in that game. There's no-one else to blame - if they'd played even half-decently they'd have progressed. Italia didn't play their top game there, that I can agree with. Not sure if you saw that game but even people who hate the Italian team say that one was highway robbery of the worst kind. No team, no matter what their stature in the sport and how sh.tty a day they may be having, deserves blatantly corrupt officiating. QuoteStop whining & get over it. As of twelve hours ago, I am over it. Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #363 June 27, 2006 je m'en fous j'ai reçu un chapeau du Ghana scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base689 0 #364 June 27, 2006 > What the hell is up with the Italian goal scorer sucking his thumb????? How gay was that??!!! No, it's not gay. It's a long story. Among the journalists of Roma, Totti was nicknamed (long time ago...) "pupone" (="big baby"), so Totti, as soon as he scored the penalty, he sucked his thumb to pull the legs of journalists who are still calling him "pupone". What a sweet revenge: "Yes, you can call me 'pupone', still I scored a very important goal!!!!!" Stay safe out there Blue Skies and Soft Walls BASE #689 - base_689AT_NO_123_SPAMyahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginge1973 0 #365 June 27, 2006 Quote All in all, I thought the Italians were more dangerous with the posession they had, and probably deserved to progress. Bob did you actually watch the match? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #367 June 27, 2006 Nice performance...my compliments Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #368 June 27, 2006 These practice matches are a waste of time. Why do we have to practice against Brasil next? Can't we just move on to the final right away? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #369 June 27, 2006 say you weren't nervous scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #370 June 27, 2006 I was. Especially when my fourth Guiness took 15 minutes to show up! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #371 June 27, 2006 I read somewhere on my phone : Fucking nerve wrecking scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #372 June 27, 2006 That was about the Giuness! Anyway, are you coming in October? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #373 June 28, 2006 QuoteQuote All in all, I thought the Italians were more dangerous with the posession they had, and probably deserved to progress. Bob did you actually watch the match? Yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #374 June 28, 2006 ya bon banania!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #375 June 28, 2006 Assez de plaisanteries... SUIVANTS! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
